Housing & Real Estate — South Portland, Maine
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 12,738 |
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| Occupied | 12,148 |
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| Vacant | 590 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 7,330 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,818 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $441,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$536,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,648/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,359/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 36.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,024 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,366 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 872 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,755 |
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| Median Year Built | 1959 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
